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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) is congratulated after his goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Monday, March 2, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) is congratulated by Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) after the game with St. Louis during a game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Shelley Mays/The Tennessean

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with center Calle Jarnkrok (19) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) celebrates his second goal of the game against the New York Islanders with defenseman Jarred Tinordi (24) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Catfish are removed from the ice before a game between the Nashville Predators and the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) reacts to scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) catches a shot on goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith, left, celebrates after his goal with Mattias Ekholm during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Chris Carlson, AP

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok, left, passes the puck as he and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez fall to the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill, AP

Nashville Predators fans cheer during the second period against the Dallas Stars of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

The goal by Dallas Stars left wing Blake Comeau (15) goes under Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) into the net during the second period of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) and his teammates come off the ice after the second period, leading the Dallas Stars 2-1, during the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) is helped off the ice after being elbowed by Dallas Stars right wing Corey Perry (10) during the first period of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) heads out to the ice for the third period of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) is down on the ice with an injury after being elbowed by Dallas Stars right wing Corey Perry (10) during the first period of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) was pulled out of the game during the first period during a game against the Penguins at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Shelley Mays/, The Tennessean

Dec. 17, 2019: Predators 8, Islanders 3 -- Nashville Predators' Roman Josi, left, celebrates with Ryan Ellis after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Predators won 8-3. Frank Franklin II, AP

Nashville Predators' Craig Smith, above, fights with New York Islanders' Scott Mayfield during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Predators won 8-3. Frank Franklin II, AP

Dec. 16, 2019: Predators 5, Rangers 2 -- Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) makes a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in New York. The Predators defeated the Rangers 5-2. Kathy Willens, AP

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) looks at the ice after giving up four goals during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) reacts to scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) smiles while grabbing the legs of San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) during a fight in the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scores a goal against New Jersey Devils goaltender Louis Domingue (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Zaleski, AP

Nashville Predators center Nick Bonino (13) celebrates with right wing Craig Smith (15) after Bonino scored against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 6-4. Mark Zaleski, AP

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) falls as he tries to skate the puck into the offensive zone during the first period on Dec, 3, 2019 against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a glove save during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Nashville Predators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) is called for a penalty as he hits Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Golden Knights teammates congratulate right wing Reilly Smith (19) after his goal against the Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot by San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau (12) in the second period Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at SAP Center at San Jose. John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) tries to control the puck on his knees in front of Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Nashville Predators celebrate left wing Viktor Arvidsson's (33) goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
Courtney Pedroza / Tennessean.com

Wesley Roberts celebrates Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson's (33) goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators congratulate left wing Austin Watson (51) after his goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) watches a shot by teammate Calle Jarnkrok, not shown, get by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Chris O'Meara, AP

Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) is congratulated by center Nick Bonino (13) and right wing Rocco Grimaldi (23) after his goal against the Wild during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) reacts to scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks with right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

The Nashville Predators and the Arizona Coyotes would play each other in a best-of-five series in the play-in round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to the format released by the NHL Tuesday. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

October 12, 2019 - Kings 7, Predators 4: Members of the Los Angeles Kings, right, celebrate a goal by left wing Alex Iafallo as Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen skates away during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 7-4. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

October 12, 2019 - Kings 7, Predators 4: Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson celebrates his goal during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 7-4. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The 23-year-old has played in just five NHL games for the Predators. In 55 games with Milwaukee of the AHL this season he matched his numbers from last season (five goals, 32 assists) when he played 76 games.

His 32 assists lead the Admirals and his 37 points rank first among the team's defensemen.

Carrier was picked by the Predators in the fourth round of the 2015 draft and made his NHL debut on Jan. 17, 2017.

He has 20 goals and 121 assists in 276 career AHL games and was named an All-Star in 2016-17 and 2019-20.

Reach Paul Skrbina at pskrbina@tennessean.com and follow him on Twitter @PaulSkrbina.